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Shooting reported at Kentucky State University, gov says
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on social media Tuesday that officials are aware of a reported shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, where there are "some injuries." A suspect has been arrested.
One person has died and another was critically injured after a shooting at Kentucky State University on Tuesday.
A suspect is in custody and investigators are at the campus, according to a tweet posted by Gov. Andy Beshear.
FILE - The Kentucky State University campus in Frankfort, Kentucky. (Silas Walker/Lexington Herald-Leader/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
What they're saying:
"We are aware of a reported shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. At this time, we are aware of some injuries. We will share more information as available. Law enforcement are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let’s pray for all those affected."
Kentucky State University shooting
What we know:
University officials confirmed to local news media that a shooting took place on the school’s south campus.
Officials with the Frankfort Police Department said the school would be on lock down until further notice, according to WKYT.
What we don't know:
The identities of the victims were not released immediately.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from a WKYT report and a tweet from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear posted on Dec. 9, 2025. This story was reported from San Jose.